New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-08
MUSIC-THE DRAMA.
HERR NIEMANN's FAREWELL

Tn a reoreseptation OF Tristan und Isolde which,
tbouch hardly more brilliant than its predecessors
must vet he set down as n notable achievement Herr
Niemann last night took his leave et us hope only till
next season. from the American public. But If the
represent a:On did differ from the others that nave
been vouchsated u.s. the audience did. Ont OF doors
the night was distiessingly dismal. cold ram rel
internationally; the streets were deep WIN siush
and the soft ice on tue walks made walking on the
paved walks uncomfortable and dangerous But these
taings were permitted TO interfere with the de-
termination of the lovers OF the German lyric drama 10
testify their admiration the artist who had done so
much for their pleasure during the operate season
The vast audience Groom was crowded III al IT'S parts
Every scat had been sold DAYS before. Many OF the
tickets ~ have been expected. were bought Dy
ticket spectators who IN spite OF the untoward
weather rrapcd a rich harvest. During the daY the
price. obtained varied from $40 to Tlo tor the
orchestra chairs. while nj night family circle seats
fetched as much 81 that is six times their ordinary
yalue There delegations in the audience from
many cities. Boston generously represented so
asm alter each OF demonstrdtiNe hlld "hich
recalled the familiar stories OF popular ou'oursla III
unreasonable Italy. Alter the nrst act the curtain
was raised five times before silence was restored let
throurt the act il very obvious that herr
Aiemaun was carefully outstanding ms energies
az inst the extraordinary and even cruel demands OF
the second aud third acts In the second he gave Oul
his tones without stint, the wOndrous love music
received the passionate Interpretation that mas
VIZ, rrcciS ed IN America. Both Herr Niemann and
Fraulein Lehman threw themselves into the work
with utter abandon such an abandon, indeed as was
Iehmauns admirers for the seliare OF her voice
After the curtain fell the enthusiastic applause IA
rene wed. The third round was sweled by a fanfare
from he brass To ackIO led e this round
Herr Niemann came forward alone and was greeted
with cheers. laurel wreath was also handed TO him.
soon the in charge OF the curtain lud per,
NIT II was u gilt from number OF subscribers ana
one Of it silk bore the significant lire IRON
. Tannhaus,r" A." o kehr' .uruck der kuhner Sanger
Tie other bore the inscri tion German 10 Albert
Niemann, in remembrance OF the season lSSO-S| IN
New York. From several subscribers.
he attendance, Director stanton SAID, was more
numerous than at the famous " Tristan matinee.
Fixing "a nominal price for the boxes il Is safe es
that the audience represented aOont @lo'-
600 in the receipts OF the establishment
The third act wrought the enthusiasm m 10
climax After the curtan had been raised often that
It became evident that the recent demonstration III
Milan would he surpassed, Herr Nlemabn came ,oE-
ward and said IA German: regret exceedingly int
am not able to tell you in your own language how
sincerely | appreciate your kindness toward me- l
thank YOU heartily and would like TO say, Aui
Wiederschu v" ,
thing to what we have already SAID about Herr
Niemann's great abilities His relation to the success
of the present of German opera Is written III the
record of receipts at the boN-oflce. lie came here
known TO the great majority only oy reputation ahd
by the fear that foreign people, VINO hau
heard much of his superb qualities interpreter OF
Nagners roles. but also much about the deeadence OF
his voice would not meet HIM with sympathy anu
He returns to Berlin with the con
sciousness that has labored with the foremost ITO
Establish firmly the most and the most beaut
full form OF the lyme drama i'll America. He came with
out contract Trusting 10 the honor OF the MetrOpoll
tan management and being trusted III return by that
management He leaves behind him the reputation of
one who worked faithfully and well under the nspra
him host OF admirers who will await his return with
impatieuce.